COURSE INFORMATION

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I41 Master of Business Administration (International)

This course enables graduates and suitably qualified non-graduates to complete a post-graduate degree designed to provide a broad knowledge base and the management skills required for success in operating international businesses.  Flexibility in the course allows for adaptation for particular client or industry groups.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

This course is:

  • Available to applicants with a Bachelor degree OR equivalent prior learning including at least 5 years appropriate professional experience.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus.

Some units or specialisations are only available at the Joondalup campus or in the off-campus mode of delivery. Health Services Management is only available by off-campus mode of delivery. Core units and many electives are available in the off-campus mode of delivery.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

The program of 180 credit points comprises two sections:

120 credit points (8 core units) plus 60 credit points (either 4 elective units or an area of specialisation).

 

Students without an undergraduate degree will be expected to successfully complete any four core units as the Stage 1 of their program.

 

Core Units  (120 credit points)

Core Units introduce fundamental principles in eight units of coursework during which the student will develop a comprehensive understanding of the knowledge and skills required to operate successfully the management function in both domestic and international environments.

 

Areas of Specialisation  (60 credit points)

A range of Areas of specialisation are available to enable students to tailor their MBA to their particular needs. Alternatively students may choose a combination of any level 5 units.
 
CORE UNITS
MBA5710 Managing Globally and Locally 15
MBA5711 Leadership and Change Management 15
MBA5712 Managing People for Performance 15
MBA5713 Business Strategy 15
 
Plus 60 credit points (4 units) selected from the following:
 
MBA5714 Information System Challenges in Management 15
MBA5715 Accounting for Managerial Decision Making 15
MBA5718 Business Economics 15
MBA5716 Finance for Business Decisions 15
MBA5705 Marketing Management 15
 
Plus 60 credit points
(4 elective units OR an area of specialisation).
 
 
 

SPECIALIST STUDIES

This stage equips the decision-maker with knowledge and skills required for management of a specialist area integral to the development and execution of a strategic business plan. Specialisations comprise four units which may be undertaken in the following areas. Alternatively students may choose a combination of any level 5 units or other approved postgraduate unit subject to prior approval from the Director of Graduate Studies.

SPAAMFAdvertising Area of Specialisation
SPAAHPCommercial and Industrial Law Area of Specialisation
SPAAIZComputer Security Area of Specialisation
SPAAMHCreative Services Area of Specialisation
SPAAIGEnterprise Systems Area of Specialisation
SPAAMEEvent Management Area of Specialisation
SPAAHQFinance Area of Specialisation
SPAAHGHealth Services Management Area of Specialisation
SPAAIXHospitality and Tourism Area of Specialisation
SPAAIAHuman Resource Management Area of Specialisation
SPAAIQInformation Systems Area of Specialisation
SPAALJInnovation and Enterprise Area of Specialisation
SPAAMWIntegrated Marketing Communication Area of Specialisation
SPAAIMInternational Business Area of Specialisation
SPAAITManagement Area of Specialisation
SPAAIRLeadership Area of Specialisation
SPAAIHMarketing Area of Specialisation
SPAAIEProfessional Accounting Area of Specialisation
SPAAJDProject Management Area of Specialisation
SPAAMGPublic Relations Area of Specialisation
SPAAINResearch Area of Specialisation
SPAAFYSchool Management Area of Specialisation
SPAAHKSport Management Area of Specialisation
 
 
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 12/07/2011 VET: 12/07/2011